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Holds
the
primary
responsibility
for
producing
a
well-balanced,
interesting,
quality
magazine
and for
mailing
it to
members
in a
timely
manner,
according
to a
pre-set
publication
schedule.
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Procures
relevant
magazine
copy by
methods
such as
contacting
individuals,
organizations,
and
other
sources
which
are
professional
and
knowledgeable
in the
areas of
veterinary
medicine,
management
and
care.
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Ascertains
that any
material
submitted
is the
legal
property
of the
submitter,
or that
proper
permission
has been
granted
to PBA
for its
reuse.
Obtaining
permission
from
special
sources
(e.g.
local
newspapers)
is the
responsibility
of the
submitter,
blanket
permission
for
commonly
used
sources
is the
responsibility
of the
Editor.
-
Edits
carefully,
excluding
any
potentially
libelous
statements
or
copyrighted
material
for
which
permission
to
reprint
has not
been
granted.
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Submits
the
magazine
in
camera-ready
form to
the
printer,
but may
contract
with the
printer
for
special
services
such as
enhancing
photos
or
problem
copy, or
doing
paid
advertisement
layout.
-
Assists
advertisers
as
necessary,
forwards
ad
payments
to the
PBA
Registrar.
-
Maintains
records
of
payments
and
advertising
balances
due
members
and
sends
renewal
notices
to
regular
advertisers.
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Is
responsible
for all
tasks
associated
with the
mailing
of the
PBA
Newsletter.
The
mailing
list or
labels
are to
be
ordered
well in
advance
of need
from the
Registrar.
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Editor
shall
keep a
current
inventory
of
materials
belonging
to PBA
and each
January
a full
inventory
copy
shall be
sent to
the
Vice-President.
The
inventory
shall
also be
verified
and
passed
along
within
30 days
at any
time
that
there is
a change
in
Editors.
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The
Editor
shall
provide
a
written
report
to the
Vice-President
prior to
any
board
meeting,
listing
the
activities,
accomplishments,
goals
and
budget
updates.
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Editor
shall
review
the
Minutes
following
each
Board
meeting
and
comply
with all
actions
affecting
him/her.
